Who Knew Shoes Were So Complicated?

Ted-Ed takes us into the complex world of shoe design and manufacturing, and its hidden cost on the Earth and the workers who make them.

This is a beautifully designed animation, using plain, flat colours and simple movement, but tied together with a fascinating narrative. This 5-minute animated documentary will make you think twice about throwing away those trainers.

Ted-Ed|The Anatomy of a Sneaker|Documentaries

Love great video content?

We’re hand-picking the best videos from around the internet and putting them in one easy to use place.

The Video Suite is brought to you by Nemorin, the branded video experts.

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. You can read more about our cookie use and privacy policy here: Privacy Policy